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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (77.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (66.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Starting at $0.00 Per Month
Clover
Star Rating
(87)3.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (77.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about CloverToast
Star Rating
(329)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $0.00 Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Clover excels in "Credit Card Payments" with a score of 9.0, while Toast follows closely with a score of 9.0 as well. However, reviewers mention that Clover's payment processing is more seamless for small businesses, making it a preferred choice for those just starting out.
- Reviewers mention that Toast shines in "Ease of Use" with a score of 8.9 compared to Clover's 8.4. Users on G2 appreciate Toast's intuitive interface, which they find easier to navigate, especially for new staff members.
- Users say that Clover's "Inventory Management" feature, scoring 8.5, is robust but lacks some advanced functionalities that Toast offers, which scored 8.1. Reviewers mention that Toast's inventory tracking is more comprehensive, particularly for multi-location businesses.
- G2 users report that Toast has a superior "Quality of Support" rating of 7.7 compared to Clover's 7.2. Users mention that Toast's customer service is more responsive and helpful, particularly during setup and troubleshooting.
- Reviewers mention that Clover's "Employee Scheduling" feature, scoring 7.7, is functional but lacks the advanced capabilities that Toast provides, which scored 7.8. Users report that Toast's scheduling tools are more flexible and user-friendly, making it easier to manage shifts.
- Users on G2 say that Toast's "Reporting & Analytics" feature, with a score of 8.8, is more detailed and insightful compared to Clover's 8.5. Reviewers mention that Toast provides better visualizations and actionable insights, which help in making informed business decisions.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Clover
No pricing availableToast
Starter Kit
Starting at $0.00
Per Month
Ideal for small restaurants who need one or two terminals to get up and running.
- Cloud-based point of sale
- Hardware configuration including one terminal
- Real-Time Sales & Menu Reporting
Free Trial
Clover
No trial information availableToast
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.0
71
8.5
252
Ease of Use
8.3
73
8.9
252
Ease of Setup
7.8
37
8.2
167
Ease of Admin
7.4
34
8.5
159
Quality of Support
7.2
63
7.7
246
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.0
34
8.3
160
Product Direction (% positive)
7.4
72
8.3
242
Features by Category
Core HR
Not enough data
8.2
14
Not enough data
8.9
14
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.0
11
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
8.5
11
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
7.5
36
Not enough data
7.3
28
Not enough data
8.1
25
Not enough data
8.4
40
Not enough data
7.9
38
Not enough data
8.2
34
Not enough data
8.1
40
Not enough data
8.1
37
Employee Self Service
Not enough data
8.4
38
Not enough data
7.6
22
Not enough data
7.7
32
Administration
Not enough data
8.4
41
Not enough data
8.1
32
Not enough data
8.6
39
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.1
31
Not enough data
7.7
30
Not enough data
7.8
29
Not enough data
8.4
37
Not enough data
8.5
36
Taxes
Not enough data
8.4
38
Not enough data
8.2
32
Not enough data
8.4
30
Integration
Not enough data
7.6
28
Not enough data
8.3
33
Not enough data
8.1
26
Not enough data
7.5
25
Platform
Not enough data
7.8
45
Not enough data
8.3
45
Not enough data
8.6
45
Not enough data
8.2
37
POS
8.9
27
Not enough data
8.4
16
Not enough data
8.0
19
Not enough data
8.1
23
Not enough data
8.5
25
Not enough data
Marketing
8.3
12
Not enough data
7.5
12
Not enough data
Administration
8.2
16
Not enough data
8.1
18
Not enough data
9.0
24
Not enough data
7.8
12
Not enough data
Administration
8.7
5
8.8
147
7.3
5
7.9
86
7.3
5
7.6
70
8.7
5
8.2
112
Not enough data
8.7
149
Not enough data
8.1
90
Meal Service
9.2
6
8.8
142
Not enough data
8.9
113
8.3
6
8.7
146
Not enough data
8.8
140
7.0
5
8.6
124
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.5
73
Not enough data
8.3
58
Back Office
Not enough data
8.7
64
Not enough data
8.1
69
Not enough data
8.6
71
Not enough data
7.8
45
Front of Office
Not enough data
9.2
81
Not enough data
8.7
62
Not enough data
8.8
76
Not enough data
7.3
40
Platform Data
Not enough data
9.0
72
Agentic AI - Restaurant Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Payment Processing
9.3
7
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Administration
8.3
7
Not enough data
7.0
5
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
7.0
5
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
Payment Options
6.0
5
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
Security
9.7
5
Not enough data
Platform
8.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Payment
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Checkout
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Inventory Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting and analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customer Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Team Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Help and support
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Payments
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Employee Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customer Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Inventory Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integrations
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Clover and Toast are categorized as Restaurant POS and Retail POS
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Clover
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Toast
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Food & Beverages
17.9%
Retail
13.1%
Restaurants
11.9%
Consumer Services
6.0%
Legal Services
3.6%
Other
47.6%
Restaurants
53.2%
Food & Beverages
26.1%
Hospitality
6.8%
Accounting
1.6%
Real Estate
1.0%
Other
11.3%
Alternatives
Discussions
Have you seen huge returns for paying for text promos?
1 Comment
GW
Sorry. No experience using the texting function in Clover.Read more
What is Clover software?
1 Comment
GY
Clover software allows a business to have a virtual terminal when away from the business location where the main POS is located. Also allows access to...Read more
Clover has no more discussions with answers
Is there any way to make toast work in a retail non restaurant
2 Comments
EM
I would advise against it. They are made for restaurants, and even that isn’t handled very well. Read more
What are the most important features to consider when buying a restaurant point of sale system?
1 Comment
GH
able to handle offline mode.
This is very important that not many systems can do this.
(toast is great offline)Read more
Is Toast just a point of sale system?
1 Comment
GH
yes, and much more.
they can do inventory, payroll, & martketing
Read more
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